Best Chequered Flag Podcasts (2025)

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Back at Base: Bonus 2. Inside F1: The Movie 46:23

1h ago46:23

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In this special bonus episode of F1: Back at Base, Sarah Holt and Holly Samos tell the behind-the-scenes story of the upcoming F1 movie. Through exclusive interviews with key figures, including legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Oscar nominee Kerry Condon, and F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, we document how the new movie was made. From …

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Max Verstappen Mario Kart-ing to the chequered flag | F1 2025 #SpanishGP Review Show 30:21

2d ago30:21

30:21

Did the new technical directive really make headway for anyone in this race? And should the safety car restart have happened earlier? (Pardon the lack of audio punch in Kunal's track!) Before all else, did Max Verstappen deliberately ram into George Russell as the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix came to a conclusion? He received a 10-second time penalty fo…

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Spanish Grand Prix Review 37:25

2d ago37:25

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Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow & former Alpine F1 development driver Olli Caldwell reflect on the Spanish GP, where Oscar Piastri claimed victory. We hear from the Australian, as well as his teammate Lando Norris who came home in second. Plus, we break down Max Verstappen’s chaotic end to the race, hearing from the Dutchman, who was handed a ten second…

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Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Review 24:04

3d ago24:04

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Harry Benjamin & former Alpine F1 development driver Olli Caldwell reflect on qualifying at the Spanish GP, where Oscar Piastri took a stunning pole position ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. We hear from the top three, plus discuss George Russell’s good performance in the Mercedes and hear from Lewis Hamilton who qualified in fifth for Fer…

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Who's got flex in Spain? | F1 2025 #SpanishGP Preview Show 33:04

5d ago33:04

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A new technical directive comes for the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix - the 9th race this season. Will this be F1 2025 2.0?- Will McLaren retain their lead? We think they have an interesting challenge ahead of them!- Will the 3-point gap in the WDC be closed by Lando Norris this weekend? - Will Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari be able to bounce back? So m…

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Spanish Grand Prix Preview 34:36

5d ago34:36

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Harry Benjamin, BBC F1’s Jennie Gow & former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer look ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix. How will the new technical directive coming into force this weekend change the pecking order? Will the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue their fight at the top of the driver standings? Or will Max Verstappen compete for vi…

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Monaco Grand Prix review 36:23

9d ago36:23

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1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Rosanna and Harry to look back at the race from Monaco. They ask whether the new mandatory pit stop rules spiced up the action, and we hear from race winner Lando Norris on his return to the top step. Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri are also on the pod.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Too much strategy, too little racing? | #F1 2025 Monaco GP Review Show 41:53

9d ago41:53

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A chaotic race crowned the king of the 2025 Monaco GP - Lando Norris! Norris, who's last win was at the opening round in Australia, closed the gap to Oscar Piastri in the F1 Drivers' Championship to only 3 points. Well, we loved watching the teams put on some super strategic moves, make some tricky calls, and give us the spectacle we deserve at Mon…

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Tyre strategy will create chaos in Monaco; Lando Norris returns to P1 | #F1 2025 Monaco GP Quali Show 39:10

11d ago39:10

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Lando Norris clinched pole position for the second time in 2025 around the streets of Monaco. The Qualifying hour was closely contested between Norris' team-mate Oscar Piastri, Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen and Friday's pace-setter Charles Leclerc. On the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2025 Monaco GP qualifying a…

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Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying review 37:06

10d ago37:06

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Harry Benjamin and Rosanna Tennant look back at qualifying from Monaco. It was Lando Norris that took his first pole since Australia, and with it set a new lap record around the streets of Monte Carlo. We hear from him, as well as Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piatsri and Max Verstappen.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Monaco will never go out of style | #F1 2025 Monaco GP Preview 37:40

12d ago37:40

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We feel it's all about how we watch the race at Monte Carlo. Ferrari might not have their chance at glory around the #MonacoGP this time around in 2025, but boy do we know what to watch out for this weekend.Track characteristics, driver standings, and the outlook from the paddock - we've covered it all in this preview episode of the Inside Line F1 …

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Monaco Grand Prix Preview 56:21

12d ago56:21

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Jolyon Palmer and Harry Benjamin join Rosanna to preview the weekend’s action. Championship leader Oscar Piastri sits down with Andrew Benson for an in-depth chat, while the team discuss the new two-stop pit rule. Gimmick or game-changer? Plus, Harry checks in with Haas driver Oliver Bearman, and the team reveal their favourite Monaco memories.…

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Race Recap 45:33

13d ago45:33

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Send us a text Welcome to Imola where we there was more overtaking than this track has seen in a minute, the return of the Max, a class field trip (including a driver), and more. Let’s debrief the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix! Watch the episode MENTIONED MEDIA FIA reduces swearing penalty Toto Wolff says we should stop accusing successful cars of chea…

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Franz Hermann wins on impressive Formula 1 debut | #F1 2025 Imola GP Race Review 53:14

15d ago53:14

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Franz Hermann aka Max Verstappen showed once again why he's the GOAT of this generation of Formula 1 drivers. Is Red Bull Racing back to being the fastest team in Formula 1?At least in Imola, they were the class of the field. Can this continue for the rest (or most?) of the season?Based on the radio exchanges between Verstappen-GP, Max wanted to wi…

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Review 31:29

17d ago31:29

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Ben Edwards, Andrew Benson & former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley react to Max Verstappen’s victory at the Emilia-Romagna GP. The team hear from the Dutchman, as well as McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Lewis Hamilton gives his thoughts after a turnaround in form for Ferrari, plus Alex Albon speaks about another strong Williams perform…

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Ferrari cook up a great disaster at home | #F1 2025 Imola GP Qualifying 27:41

16d ago27:41

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What's gone wrong at Ferrari? Is this their lowest before they bounce back, that is, if they will? We discuss the 2025 Imola Grand Prix qualifying.In our post-Qualifying show, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the "fastest lap" session from the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit. Williams' run of pace, Ferrari's tyre warm up issues, Oscar Piastri's repe…

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Qualifying Review 31:23

17d ago31:23

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Ben Edwards, Andrew Benson & former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley review qualifying at the Emilia-Romagna GP. Oscar Piastri took pole position at Imola ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell. We hear from the top three as well as Lando Norris and a disappointed Lewis Hamilton, with Ferrari's struggles continuing.…

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Kimi or Lewis - who will the tifosi cheer in Italy? | #F1 2025 LOOONG NAME Imola GP Preview 43:04

18d ago43:04

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2025 could well be the last time Formula 1 races at Imola, at least for the foreseeable future. Btw, have you memorised the LOOONG name of the iconic Grand Prix? Imola hosts one of the two races in Italy - the other being Monza. But who will the dear tifosi cheer for - an Italian prodigy in Andrea Kimi Antonelli or the legendary Lewis Hamilton raci…

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Preview 28:21

19d ago28:21

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Eleanor Oldroyd, Jennie Gow & former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley preview the Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola. The team discuss the title battle between Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, hearing from championship leader Piastri. Lewis Hamilton speaks about whether Ferrari will be able to turn their poor form around on home soil. Plus, w…

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Miami Grand Prix Race Recap 1:00:12

24d ago1:00:12

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Send us a text Welcome to the Miami Grand Prix where McLaren and Max Verstappen battled it out on track, Max had a baby, Oscar Piastri hit the griddy, and Alpine has ongoing drama that gets more unhinged by the minute*. Let’s debrief the Miami GP! *This was recorded before the latest development in the Alpine saga. I will update in the next episode…

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Chequered Flag Extra: Colapinto In & Wheatley On Audi 34:04

29d ago34:04

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Harry Benjamin & the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson react to the news that Alpine have replaced Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for the next five races. It comes in the same week that Oliver Oakes leaves his role as Alpine team principal. We also hear from Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley, who sits down with Jennie Gow to discuss his…

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Doohan got Jack-ed, Oscar figured out Max! | #F1 2025 Miami GP Review 50:16

29d ago50:16

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What a weekend, y'all! Join the conversation LIVE as Kunal Shah, Soumil Arora, and Sundaram Ramaswani get fanboying about what a maddening weekend it has been for racing in Miami!Oh and maybe a not-such-a-big surprise coming from the Alpine garage only 6 races in the season! Jack Doohan out and Franco Colapinto in? What are your thoughts?Send in yo…

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The 305 Showdown! What to Watch For in the Miami Heat | #F1 2025 Miami GP Preview 40:23

1M ago40:23

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We are LIVE with the Miami GP Preview Show! Join Soumil Arora & Sundaram Ramaswami on the Inside Line #F1 Podcast for analysis, debate, stats, and maybe some serious Papaya tension - time for a chat in the comments section. Oscar Piastri leads the World Championship, but will the Miami heat and McLaren team dynamics keep him on top? Is Lando Norris…

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The Franz Tost Exclusive | The Man Who Made F1 Champions 1:05:08

1M ago1:05:08

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The Inside Line #F1 Podcast with Franz Tost on the legacy of a Team Principal who shaped F1 champions. It's finally out! Watch the full interview for Franz Tost's most candid and a engaging conversations around his time in Formula 1 that panned over two decades. From mentoring Sebastian Vettel to witnessing the rise of Max Verstappen, and guiding Y…

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2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Recap 1:12:41

1M ago1:12:41

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Send us a text We’re chatting about everything that went down in a very toasty Jeddah, including lap 1 drama, off-track tea (feat. unhinged rookie stories), Oscar Piastri leading the world championship (omg!), and really digging into why Max Verstappen was so angry after the race. Was it the penalty? Finishing second? Isane FIA behavior (ding ding …

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Chequered Flag Extra: Steiner, Verstappen & Will Cadillac Be Competitive? 38:38

1M ago38:38

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Special guest, former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, speaks with Harry Benjamin about his career. Harry is also joined by the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to talk more about Max Verstappen’s Saudi Arabian GP penalty and the fallout from that. Plus, Harry and Andrew discuss Audi’s F1 chances and whether Cadillac will be competitive.…

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Max Verstappen robbed us of a battle with Oscar Piastri - 2025 Saudi Arabian GP F1 GP Review Post-Race 44:38

1M ago44:38

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With all the drama and action starting right from Lap 1, the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP paved the way for Oscar Piastri to take P1 in the race and in the World Drivers’ Championship. From the scuffle with Max to the daring and unconventional overtake on Hamilton, Oscar Piastri gave us a show worth watching. AND he becomes the new World Drivers’ Champion…

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Simply lovely, that! How did Max Verstappen nail it once again? 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying 56:31

1M ago56:31

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The 2025 #F1 Saudi Arabian GP Weekend is far from over yet! In this LIVE episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Kunal Shah and Sundaram Ramaswami discuss a dramatic, yet an edge-of-your-seat worthy Saturday qualifying session in Jeddah. Here’s where the slightest error could cost you everything — just ask Lando Norris! That being said, it was Max V…

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F1 needs Lando Norris needs to fight back - 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Preview 43:37

2M ago43:37

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Lando Norris needs to bounce back in form. Period. What's on our minds ahead of this weekend's race? Here's the lowdown from the Inside Line #F1 Podcast - If McLaren is set to dominate Formula 1 in 2025, the sport needs the two McLaren drivers "competing" at the front for wins - without "papaya rules", of course. - Will Red Bull Racing continue to …

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Bahrain Grand Prix Review 2025 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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Send us a text Welcome to the Bahrain Grand Prix! We finally got to see some on-track action. Or at least, hear about it (seems like the camera was allergic to racing). We’re chatting strategy, overtakes, broken transponders, and messy team dynamics. Let’s dive int to the Bahrain GP! watch this episode MENTIONED MEDIA Carlos Sainz on his fine in Ja…

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Oscar Piastri's F1 title chase begins | Race reactions from 2025 Bahrain GP 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Oscar Piastri DOMINATES. Mercedes SHINE. Red Bull STRUGGLE. Yes, we’re still talking about this a whole 24 hours later. In this episode of the Inside Line #F1 Podcast, Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora react to everything that went down at the Bahrain International Circuit during the fourth Grand Prix of the 2025 F1 season! The headline: Oscar Piastri de…

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Oscar Piastri is the first repeat pole sitter of 2025 - Qualifying Reactions from the 2025 Bahrain GP 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Kunal Shah goes solo as he reacts to the Qualifying session for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. Can Lando Norris get on to the podium? Can Oscar Piastri take the lead in the Drivers' Championship for the first time in his Formula 1 career? How did Carlos Sainz out-qualify Lewis Hamilton? Key Qualifying and Race stats for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix Wi…

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Japanese Grand Prix Review 36:24

2M ago36:24

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Send us a text The Japanese Grand Prix may have been painfully dull, but we’ve still got plenty to chat through, including the Yuki and Liam swap, how Red Bull defines duty of care, how McLaren chooses strategy (spoiler alert: not very strategically), Lando v. grass, how the FIA will fine anything including poorly-timed medical conditions, and more…

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McLaren got bullied by Max Verstappen at Suzuka | #F1 2025 Japanese GP Review 52:20

2M ago52:20

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The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka delivered for us! Join the conversation LIVE with Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora! In this episode, we dive into the big questions surrounding McLaren’s race strategy: 🟠 Did they sacrifice a possible win to avoid intra-team drama? 🟠 Should Oscar Piastri have been let loose to chase Max Verstappen? 🟠 Did McLaren un…

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